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      09-14-2016, 03:49 AM   #1
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Coilovers - 520D F10

Been looking at coilovers for my 520d F10.

I have come to the conclusion that KW coilovers seem to beat every other brand for comfort and handling.

The question I have is which model of KW coilover should i buy?

KW V1, V2, V3, Street comfort?

Or if anyone thinks there are other coilover brands with the same comfort level please let me know!

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Been looking at coilovers for my 520d F10.

I have come to the conclusion that KW coilovers seem to beat every other brand for comfort and handling.

The question I have is which model of KW coilover should i buy?

KW V1, V2, V3, Street comfort?

Or if anyone thinks there are other coilover brands with the same comfort level please let me know!

Thanks for reading
Why waste money on this on a 520!!!!!, get a bigger engined car with adaptive suspension and live a little.
520 slow as hell.
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Why waste money on this on a 520!!!!!, get a bigger engined car with adaptive suspension and live a little.
520 slow as hell.
I originally bought it as a daily and drive my racecar at weekend, but decided to sell the racecar and modify this, I am after fuel economy and comfort for at least a year to save up for something better It don't go too bad for what it is either tbf!
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I originally bought it as a daily and drive my racecar at weekend, but decided to sell the racecar and modify this, I am after fuel economy and comfort for at least a year to save up for something better It don't go too bad for what it is either tbf!
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I don't think it's fair to say the 520d is slow - the performance it offers is more than adequate for the type of car it is. However given the type of car it is I cannot imagine what the point in fitting coilovers is?
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I've got kw v3 on my 520d.
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I don't think it's fair to say the 520d is slow - the performance it offers is more than adequate for the type of car it is. However given the type of car it is I cannot imagine what the point in fitting coilovers is?
The reason for me is because I want it sitting a lot lower but would like to retain the comfort also. It would also be a benefit for me to have it cornering better with the way I drive.
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